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Canadian World War II Posters

2010-10-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the Canadian Posters:

Danielle Boudreau, CD

Cell: (403) 971-6539

3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

http://3cavypres.com

3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

http://cavunp.ab.ca

CAVUNP on FaceBook

Email: danielle@boudreau.com

I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

"Oh Crap! She's up! ...

RE: Okay for release of Summer Newsletter???

2010-09-27T19:25:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Summer News Letter has now been posted on the 3^rd CAV website. Take a look on the Top Banner under 3^rd CAV News Section.

http://3cav.thecav.ca/

Thanks

Mouse

         Danielle Boudreau, CD

                     Cell: (403) 971-6539

                 3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

                      http://3cavypres.com

                               3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

                       http://cavunp.ab.ca

                        CAVUNP on FaceBook

            Email: danielle@boudreau.com

   I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

                   "Oh Crap! She's up! ...

From: CJ Wallace [mailto:cjwallace58@shawlink.ca]
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 12:30 PM
To: danielleboudreau@shaw.ca
Subject: FW: Okay for release of Summer Newsletter???

Just curious! Have you received a copy of the email below for onward distribution? Could you let me know by next Wed whether you have received a copy of not?

CJ

-----Original Message-----
From: CJ Wallace [mailto:cjwallace58@shawlink.ca]
Sent: September 24, 2010 11:32 AM
To: CAV*HQ-WebMaster, BEAR
Subject: FW: Okay for release of Summer Newsletter???

Bear, the Newsletter has been approved by Trapper.

Plse post to www.thecav.ca and send widest possible distribution to all units.

Icon and link to Newsletter are below.

Tanks,

CJ

PS: I thought I would let you know that your news section at thecav.ca is all skewered. The 'meat' shows up at the left bottom, way down on the page.

-----Original Message-----
From: CJ Wallace [mailto:cjwallace58@shawlink.ca]
Sent: September 19, 2010 9:10 PM
To: CAV**-S-Cane, P
Subject: Okay for release of Summer Newsletter???

Newsletter Summer 2010:

http://www.veteranvoice.info/cavnewsletter/issued_newsletters/TheCAVNewslettersummer2010.pdf

CJ (aka Bumpsy)

Major (Retired) CJ Wallace CD, plsc, BA, BAS

Alberta: 403.278.6890

Texas: 903.825.3790

Email: publisher@veteranvoice.info

AIRBORNE!

The C.A.V. MU. www.thecav.ca C.A.V. Skirmishers

VeteranVoice.info (VVi) www.veteranvoice.info

HylandMotorshop Inc. www.hylandmotorshop.com

CPVA Letter to VAC re Stogran

2010-08-23T20:05:00.000-07:00

FYI

Thanks

Mouse

Danielle Boudreau, CD

Cell: (403) 971-6539

3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

http://3cavypres.com

3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

http://cavunp.ab.ca

CAVUNP on FaceBook

Email: danielle@boudreau.com

I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

"Oh Crap! She's up! ...

-----Original Message-----
From: L. Tex Leugner [mailto:texleug@shaw.ca]
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 10:07 AM
To: bilpam@shaw.ca; Dan Lyle; Murray Johnston; danielle@boudreau.com; rfmtitus@shaw.ca; Don Ethell; howatt7068@eastlink.ca; John N. Stuart; Archivaire
Cc: Ray Kokkonen; Wayne Kennedy
Subject: Fw: CPVA Letter to VAC re Stogran

Ladies and Gentlemen, the attached letter was sent to the Minister of Veteran's Affairs today by CPVA President, Ray Kokkonen. I believe and recommend, that this letter be sent to every member of your respective Veteran's Groups and Associations. In addition, for the benefit of veterans not on e-mail, or who may not receive a notice, that the letter to the Minister be reprinted in it's entirety in the next edition of The Thin Blue Line and The Blue Beret newsletters.

I'm certain that the respective Editors, John Stuart and Karl Morel would agree.

Thank you. Respectfully, L(Tex)Leugner, RCEME Association of Western Canada and Alberta Area Director, CPVA.

----- Original Message -----

From: "Ray Kokkonen" <kokkonen@nbnet.nb.ca>

Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 8:53 AM

Subject: CPVA Letter to VAC re Stogran

> Gentlemen,

> Please find attached a copy of the letter from CPVA mailed to the

> Minister of Veterans Affairs this morning about the Veterans Ombudsman situation.

> Best regards,

> Ray Kokkonen

> President, CPVA

> 506-627-6437

> www.cpva.ca

More info on Free VIA Rail travel effective July

2010-05-31T15:53:00.000-07:00

Hot from the press *:o) More info on VIA Rail travel,

Mouse

Danielle Boudreau, CD

Cell: (403) 971-6539

3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

http://3cavypres.com

3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

http://cavunp.ab.ca

CAVUNP on FaceBook

Email: danielle@boudreau.com

I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

"Oh Crap! She's up! ...

VIA Rail and the Government of Canada Honour Canadian Forces and Veterans with Free Rail Travel

OTTAWA, May 31 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Canada's Minister of State (Transport) and Donald A. Wright, VIA Rail Canada Chairman of the Board, announced the third year of VIA Rail's Canadian Forces Family Appreciation fares to celebrate the contribution made to the country by Canada's military personnel and veterans. They were joined at the Ottawa Train Station by the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture); the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Marc Laliberté, VIA Rail Canada President and CEO.

Between July 1 and August 14, 2010, active or retired Canadian Forces personnel and veterans will be entitled to free Economy class rail travel on selected trains across the entire VIA network. In addition, Canadian Forces personnel and veterans will be eligible for a 25% discount off the best available fares for travel in both Business and Sleeper class. Each active or retired Canadian Forces member may also bring up to five immediate family members with them, at a 25% discount off the best available fare in any class of service. The Canadian Forces Family Appreciation fare can also be combined with VIA's children's' summer travel discounts.

"This is a great chance for us to celebrate the members of the Canadian Forces personnel and their families and show them how proud we are of the work they do," said Minister Merrifield. "Our Government is proud to support VIA as they extend this initiative for a third year."

"We are pleased that VIA is once again honouring members of the Canadian Forces and their families by providing them with special fares," said Minister MacKay. "We hope that many members will be able to take advantage of this opportunity."

"VIA Rail connects communities, large and small, across Canada," stated Minister Blackburn. "We are grateful that VIA is providing this unique opportunity to CF personnel and Veterans to visit these communities, to be reunited with their family and friends, or simply enjoy the beauty of our country. In doing so, we honour their service and contribution to our peace and freedom."

"We at VIA are proud of the contribution and recognize the sacrifices made by the members of the Canadian Forces," said Mr. Wright. "For a third consecutive year, we're honoured to recognize these strong men and women for all they are doing and have done for our country. We hope that they will be able to take advantage of this offer and experience everything our great country has to offer aboard the train."

Close to 17, 000 current or retired Canadian Forces personnel took advantage of VIA's initiative to honour them with a special fare in 2009.

About VIA Rail Canada

As Canada's national rail passenger service, VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective passenger transportation - in both official languages. Every week, VIA operates 503 intercity, transcontinental and regional trains linking 450 communities across its 12,500-kilometre route network. The demand for VIA services is growing as travelers increasingly turn to train travel as a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible alternative to congested roads and airports. In 2008, VIA safely transported 4.6 million passengers - the most since 1989 - and set an all-time record of $299 million in revenue.

May 31, 2010

BACKGROUNDER

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Canadian Forces and Veterans to be Honoured with

Free VIA Rail Travel this Summer

Conditions

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Active and retired Canadian Forces personnel, reservists, spouses and dependants are eligible for the special fares. Members of the Canadian Forces travel free on select trains in Economy class and can bring up to five family members travelling with them at 25 per cent off the regular applicable fare. Up to five children under 12 accompanied by an adult can travel at $10 each as part of VIA's kids summer travel discount. VIA is also offering a 25 per cent discount to military personnel and their families off the best available fare in Business and Sleeper classes, depending on availability. All bookings must be made between June 1 and June 15, 2010, and travel must take place between July 1 and August 14, 2010. Other conditions may apply.

A limited number of seats will be available on selected trains operating on routes between Quebec City and Windsor and on all trains outside of the Quebec-Windsor corridor. Bookings must be made either by calling 1 888 VIA RAIL (842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (for the hearing impaired), or in person at a VIA ticket office. No online reservations are possible for this promotion.

Other conditions may apply.

About VIA

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As Canada's national passenger rail service, VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally responsible and cost effective passenger transportation services, both in Canada's business corridor and in remote and rural regions of the country. VIA serves more than 450 communities with a network of inter-city, transcontinental and regional trains.

/NOTE TO PHOTO EDITORS: A photo accompanying this release is available at http://photos.newswire.ca. Images are free to accredited members of the media/

For further information: Ashley Doyle, VIA Rail Canada, (416) 528-9125; Robert Lynch, Office of the Minister of State (Transport), (613) 991-0700

From left to right: Mr. Donald A. Wright, VIA Rail Canada Chairman of the Board, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), Mr. Marc Laliberte, VIA President and CEO and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence announced the 2010 Canadian Forces Appreciation fare at VIA's Ottawa Station earlier today. (CNW Group/VIA Rail Canada Inc.)

From: Janice Sigurdson [mailto:janhal@shaw.ca]
Sent: May-31-10 12:47 PM
To: 'Danielle Boudreau *:o)'
Subject: RE: Free VIA Rail travel effective July

Hi. Danielle:::

It is Hal Sigurdson here. I just got your email regarding the free travel for veterans this summer . Have you got any more info on that subj. We were planning on going down to Halifax This summer and this would be sure nice if we could apply for free travel . if you have any more info please let me know.

Thanking you in advance.

Hal sigurdson

From: Danielle Boudreau *:o) [mailto:danielleboudreau@shaw.ca]
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 9:13 AM
To: Danielle Boudreau *:o)
Subject: Free VIA Rail travel effective July

FYI

Danielle Boudreau, CD

Cell: (403) 971-6539

3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

http://3cavypres.com

3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

http://cavunp.ab.ca

CAVUNP on FaceBook

Email: danielle@boudreau.com

I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

"Oh Crap! She's up! ...

From: Ron & Madge [mailto:griffisgrove@xcountry.tv]
Sent: May-31-10 5:01 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Free VIA Rail travel effective July

Dear All: Sent Bcc

Please share with as many as possible. This received in yesterdays news.

Kindest regards,

Ron Griffis

Free VIA Rail travel effective July

2010-05-31T08:12:00.000-07:00

FYI

Danielle Boudreau, CD

Cell: (403) 971-6539

3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

http://3cavypres.com

3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

http://cavunp.ab.ca

CAVUNP on FaceBook

Email: danielle@boudreau.com

I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

"Oh Crap! She's up! ...

From: Ron & Madge [mailto:griffisgrove@xcountry.tv]
Sent: May-31-10 5:01 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Free VIA Rail travel effective July

Dear All: Sent Bcc

Please share with as many as possible. This received in yesterdays news.

Kindest regards,

Ron Griffis

Message from the CDS to the Canadian Forces / Message du CEMD au Forces Canadiennes

2010-04-28T10:11:00.001-07:00

FYI

THANKS

Mouse

Danielle Boudreau, CD

Cell: (403) 971-6539

3rd CAV & Ypres Webmaster

http://3cavypres.com

3rd CAV on FaceBook

CAVUNP Calgary Chapter, Secretary/Webmaster

http://cavunp.ab.ca

CAVUNP on FaceBook

Email: danielle@boudreau.com

I'm the kind of woman that when my feet

hit the floor in the morning... the Devil says

"Oh Crap! She's up! ...

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You may have seen this, you may not have. Its a good read

John

FYI

From: Chief of the Defence Staff/Chef d'état-major de la Défense
Sent: Monday, 19, April, 2010 08:26 AM
Subject: Message from the CDS to the Canadian Forces / Message du CEMD au Forces Canadiennes

Texte français suit

I would like to inform all members of the Canadian Forces that I have written to the Chair of the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan regarding recent testimony of Mr. Ahmadshah Malgarai.

Here is the text of that letter.

W. J. Natynczyk

General

Chief of the Defence Staff

16 April 2010

Mr. Chair,

I am writing to you today to provide factual information following accusations made by Mr. Ahmadshah Malgarai on April 14^th, 2010 before the Committee. Mr. Malgarai made a number of accusations in his appearance that are being looked into by the Canadian Forces, but by far the most egregious was that a Canadian Forces member unlawfully shot and killed an individual in 2007.

Based on the information disclosed in Mr. Malgarai's testimony, the Canadian Forces have every reason to believe that we have identified the event in question.

During the night from the 18^th and 19^th of June 2007, a Canadian-led operation, supported by Afghan and coalition forces, was launched on a compound associated with IED-making activity. The compound was suspected to be a staging area for rocket attacks against Kandahar Airfield as well as IED attacks against Canadian and coalition soldiers. Details of this event are very well documented. A full year of intelligence gathering by the CF and its coalition partners was done before this Canadian-led operation.

Operation reports which unfortunately cannot be made public as they contain sensitive information about tactics, techniques and procedures, indicate that during the mission an armed individual posed a direct and imminent threat to CF soldiers as they entered the compound. A shooter who was providing support to the operation identified the individual and assessed that he was a threat, and shot the individual. The actions of the shooter were an appropriate application of the rules of engagement and saved the lives of a number of Canadian Forces members that night. This individual was armed and was never detained.

During the course of the operation, ten Afghans were detained. Nine of these detainees tested positive for explosive residue. In accordance with standard procedures, these detainees were taken to Kandahar Airfield where they were processed and determined to be uninjured and in good health. During tactical questioning of the detainees, two individuals made allegations that coalition forces had planted a pistol on the deceased insurgent. It is worth noting that one of the two individuals later retracted his allegation.

Immediately following the mission, an after-action review was conducted to review the actions and outcomes of the operation. It was determined that all applicable rules of engagement and theatre standing orders were followed.

As you are well aware, before transferring a detainee into Afghan custody, the Canadian Task Force Commander must be satisfied that there is no substantial grounds for believing that there exists a real risk that the detainee would be in danger of being subjected to torture or other forms of mistreatment at the hands of Afghan authorities. The Canadian Forces do not transfer individuals for the purposes of gathering information.

In this particular case, the Commander at the time considered all the relevant information at his disposal and made the determination to transfer all ten individuals to the NDS in order to allow Afghan authorities to determine whether criminal prosecution was warranted. This is in accordance with our detainee transfer arrangements with the Government of Afghanistan . All individuals transferred were properly monitored and tracked through Canada 's monitoring mechanisms.

I want all committee members to know that the Canadian Forces take all allegations seriously and will investigate new allegations appropriately. Whenever there have been specific allegations, the Canadian Forces have not hesitated to act. As a result of Mr. Malgarai's testimony, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is conducting an investigative assessment. And we welcome any individual who has any relevant information about this event to come forward and provide a sworn statement.

It is important for committee members as well as Canadians to recognize that we are conducting operations in a hostile environment. The Canadian Forces have always been and remain committed to ensuring that detainees are handled and transferred in accordance with our obligations under international law. We believe in upholding the values of justice, respect for human rights and the dignity of the individual.

Finally, I think that it is important to keep in mind the good work that the men and women are doing in Afghanistan . Since the beginning of our engagement in Afghanistan , some 30,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen and women have helped the people of Afghanistan build towards a brighter future. These men and women in uniform are in harm's way. They are working on behalf of all Canadians in very difficult conditions and they continue to demonstrate great bravery and compassion.

I trust that this information gives you a clearer picture of what actually happened on the ground that evening in June 2007 and demonstrates the lengths to which the Canadian Forces go to ensure we conduct ourselves professionally, honourably and in accordance with the rule of law.

Sincerely,

W. J. Natynczyk

General

Chief of the Defence Staff

____________________

J'aimerais informé tous les membres des Forces canadiennes de ma lettre au président du Comité spécial sur la mission canadienne en Afghanistan concernant le témoignage récent de M. Ahmadshah Malgarai.

Voici le texte de la lettre.

Le Général W. J. Natynczyk

Chef d'état-major de la défense

Le 16 Avril 2010

Monsieur Kevin Sorenson, Député

Président

Comité spécial sur la mission canadienne en Afghanistan

131, rue Queen

Ottawa ON K1A 0A6

Monsieur le Président,

Je vous écris aujourd'hui pour vous communiquer des faits à la suite des accusations portées par M. Ahmadshah Malgarai dans son témoignage du 14 avril 2010 devant le Comité. Ces accusations, dont la plus flagrante est qu'un soldat canadien aurait tiré illégalement sur quelqu'un et l'aurait tué en 2007, sont en train d'être examinées par les Forces canadiennes.

À partir des informations divulguées dans le témoignage de M. Malgarai, les Forces canadiennes ont tout lieu de croire qu'elles ont déterminé l'événement en question.

Durant la nuit du 18 au 19 juin 2007, une opération dirigée par le Canada et appuyée par les forces afghanes et de la coalition a été lancée dans un complexe ou l'on fabriquait des engins explosifs. On soupçonnait que ce complexe servirait à lancer des attaques à la roquette contre le terrain d'aviation de Kandahar ainsi qu'à fabriquer des engins explosifs qu'on utiliserait contre les soldats canadiens et de la coalition. Les détails de l'événement sont parfaitement documentés. Les FC et leurs partenaires de la coalition avaient passé une année complète à recueillir du renseignement avant le lancement de l'opération.

Selon des rapports de l'opération, qui ne peuvent malheureusement pas être rendus publics car ils contiennent des informations de nature délicate sur les tactiques, les techniques et les procédures utilisées, quelqu'un a posé, au cours de la mission, une menace directe et imminente pour les soldats canadiens qui pénétraient dans le complexe. Un tireur qui appuyait l'opération l'a repéré, a estimé qu'il présentait une menace et a tiré sur lui. Son action était conforme aux règles d'engagement et a sauvé cette nuit la vie de militaires canadiens. La personne en question était armée et n'avait jamais été détenu.

Au cours de l'opération, dix Afghans ont été faits prisonniers, dont neuf portaient sur eux des résidus d'explosifs. Conformément aux procédures en vigueur, ils ont été conduits sur le terrain d'aviation de Kandahar où l'on a constaté qu'ils n'étaient pas blessés et qu'ils étaient en bonne santé. Au cours de l'interrogatoire tactique des détenus, deux personnes ont allégué que les forces de la coalition avaient placé un pistolet sur l'insurgé décédé. Il convient de noter que l'une d'elle s'est par la suite rétractée.

Immédiatement après la mission, on a examiné les opérations menées et leurs résultats, et déterminé que l'on avait suivi toutes les règles d'engagement et instructions permanentes en vigueur.

Comme vous le savez bien, avant de transférer un détenu sous la garde des Afghans, le commandant canadien de la force opérationnelle doit être convaincu qu'il n'y a pas de raison suffisante de croire qu'il existe un risque réel que le détenu soit en danger d'être soumis à la torture ou à d'autres formes de mauvais traitements entre les mains des autorités afghanes. Les Forces canadiennes ne transfèrent personne aux fins de collecte d'information.

Dans ce cas particulier, le commandant a examiné toutes les informations pertinentes mises à sa disposition et décidé de transférer les dix prisonniers à la Direction de la sécurité nationale pour laisser aux autorités afghanes le soin de déterminer si des poursuites au criminel étaient justifiées. Cette approche est conforme aux arrangements de transfert de détenus que nous avons conclus avec le gouvernement de l'Afghanistan. Tous les transferts ont été convenablement contrôlés et les mécanismes de suivi appliqués.

Je tiens à ce que les membres du Comité sachent que les Forces canadiennes prennent toutes les allégations au sérieux, enquêtent sur elles et feront enquête sur toutes les nouvelles allégations. Chaque fois qu'il y en a eues, les Forces Canadiennes n'ont pas hésité à agir. À la suite du témoignage de M. Malgarai, le Service national des enquêtes des Forces canadiennes procède à une évaluation. Et nous invitons quiconque est en possession de renseignements pertinents à l'événement à se manifester et à faire une déclaration sous serment.

Il est important que les membres du Comité, de même que tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes, reconnaissent que nous menons des opérations dans un milieu hostile. Les Forces canadiennes se sont toujours engagées – et continueront de le faire – à ce que les détenus soient traités et transférés dans le respect de nos obligations en vertu du droit international. Nous croyons dans la défense des valeurs de la justice, et dans le respect des droits et de la dignité de la personne.

Je crois enfin qu'il importe de ne pas oublier le bon travail que les hommes et les femmes exécutent en Afghanistan. Depuis le début de notre engagement dans ce pays, quelque 30 000 hommes et femmes soldats, marins et aviateurs ont aidé le peuple de l'Afghanistan à bâtir un avenir meilleur. Ces hommes et ces femmes en uniforme courent des dangers. Ils œuvrent au nom de tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes dans des conditions très difficiles et continueront de faire preuve de grandes bravoure et compassion.

Je crois que cette information vous donnera une idée plus précise de ce qui est réellement arrivé sur le terrain en cette soirée de juin 2007 et de toutes les peines que se donnent les Forces canadiennes pour faire en sorte que nous nous conduisions de façon professionnelle et honorable, et conformément à la primauté du droit.

Je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur le Président, l'expression de mes sentiments les meilleurs.

Le Général W. J. Natynczyk

Chef d'état-major de la Défense

Hotmail & Messenger. Get them on your phone now.

The Real Winner of the Nobel Prize

2010-01-06T12:36:00.001-08:00

BELOW IS THE REAL WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE!
John Gebhardt's wife, Mindy, said that this little girl's entire family was executed. The insurgents intended to execute the little girl also, and shot her in the head...but they failed to kill her. She was cared for in John's hospital and is healing up, but continues to cry and moan. The nurses said John is the only one who seems to calm her down, so John has spent the last four nights holding her while they both slept in that chair. The girl is coming along with her healing.

He is a real Star of the war, and the hero of peace.

This, my friends, is worth sharing. Go for it!! You'll never see things like this in the news.. Please keep this going. Every person can make a difference in the life of someone, even if it is one little girl

CPVA: Canadian Casualties in War & Peace 1899 - 2009

2009-11-02T09:57:00.000-08:00

We should never forget those who gave their life for our peace and freedom

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Subject: CPVA: Canadian Casualties in War & Peace 1899 - 2009

LEST WE FORGET

JE ME SOUVIENS

Dear friends and colleagues,

Chers amis et collègues,

Please find attached an up-to-date listing of Canadian military fatalities since 1899.

Veuillez trouver en pièce jointe une liste des pertes militaires canadiennes depuis 1899.

Proud to serve, proud to have served, IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE

Fier de servir, fier d’avoir servi, AU SERVICE DE LA PAIX

Karl O. Morel CD BA

CPVA Communications AVMP

archivaire@sympatico.ca

4478, avenue Laval, appartement 6

Montréal, QC Canada H2W 2J8

514-847-0025

CPL TJ Stirling's Funeral

2009-08-22T17:29:00.000-07:00

On behlalf of CAV members our very sincere condolences to the family and friends of TJ, and to his fellow Falcons.

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T.J. HAS FOUND PEACE

By Billy Willbond

Suicide is a touchy and unspoken of subject, that’s a fact.

Why would anyone dare to write a poem about that?

Soldiers who suffer from P.T.S.D. yes they long to be free.

Saying my buddies they were killed. Why wasn’t it me?

Some hide their pain inside and on their MC’s they ride.

They raise monies for AIDS ORPHANS and ICROSS.

Through the wonderful work of each CAV Chapter Boss.

But, in 2003, in Afghanistan, young T.J. suffered a loss.

Cpl Beringfinger and Sgt Short in the Iltis they died.

T.J. was wounded, but by a miracle he had survived.

He carried his pain hidden deep in his heart.

It was too much to carry he just had to depart.

Let us join with his comrades and have good words to say.

About TJ and his family and his friends, as we pray.

Let us hope that other soldiers that suffer this way.

Are saved by the OSI system at the end of the day.

R.I.P. T.J.- billy- Canadian Soldier Poet http://iwvpa.net/willbondwha%202111

2111 hrs Friday 21 August 2009 Saanichton BC

OSI – Operational Stress Injuries

William Willbond, MSM, CD

National President and CEO ICROSS CANADA

The International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering Canada

PO Box 3, Saanichton BC V8M 2C3 Canada

Tel 250-652-4137 Email icross@icross.ca

Web sites http://www.icross.ca/ http://icriss-canada.com/

Motto: The needy will not be forgotten nor the hopes of the afflicted perish from the earth (Psalms 9-19)

Peacekeepers Day celebrated at Peacekeepers Park - Headlines - News - 660News - ALL NEWS RADIO - Calgary

2009-08-09T19:36:00.001-07:00

Peacekeepers Day celebrated at Peacekeepers Park - Headlines - News - 660News - ALL NEWS RADIO - Calgary

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Itinerary for the National Highway of Hero Salute Ride 2009

2009-07-31T20:42:00.000-07:00

Friends of Veterans Canada

For the “National Highway of Heroes SALUTE RIDE”
The tour will be starting/finishing at Harley Davidson Dealers in the fallowing cities.
Itinerary List:
London to Kitchener………………………………………….……August 8 2009
Ottawa to Lavel with a stop at Hawksbury H-D…….…….……..August 15, 2009
Sudbury to C.F.B North Bay…………………………………........August 22, 2009.
Winnipeg to C.F.B Shilo……………………………………….….August 29, 2009
Regina to Saskatoon………………………………………..…September 5, 2009.
Edmonton to Red Deer………………………………………September 12, 2009.
Calgary to Medicine Hat……………………………………..September 19, 2009
Victoria B.C…………………………………………………....September 29, 2009
Vancouver to Kamloops with a stop in Chilliwack………...….…October 3, 2009
All tour stops are subject to change without notice.

Get your pledge sheets on highwayofheroesSALUTERIDE.ca. Gather $50.00 in pledges and receive a free event t-shirt and lunch. You can also sign up at the start of each “Salute Ride” tour stop, for $30.00 to ride with us. Plus $20.00 for an event t-shirt and lunch (optional). There will be no extra charge for passengers.
Along the way we are asking the public to go to their local overpass or roadside all through the tour route and give our veterans a SALUTE or a wave as a sign of respect for our fallen soldiers in Afghanistan and of passed wars.
Please consider that our mission is to video tape every living veteran in Canada that is willing to tell their story, is very costly. Please go to any TD Canada Trust and tell the teller that you would like to make a donation to the Friends of Veterans Canada at Branch# 174 account # 5208224 or our Pay Pal account. We are a registered charity and will issue a tax receipt for any donation amount over $100.00. All of your money goes directly to our charities mission and together with our volunteers we will save our veterans memories for future generations.
Thank You
Randy Young President.

General Meeting 19 Jun 2009

2009-06-20T07:48:00.000-07:00

Last evening was the 3rd CAV YPres General Meeting. We had an excellent turn out from our members. During the meeting Klaus thank all who rode in the Ride for Dad and the URSA volunteers (job well done to all).

At that time Bruce (SAA) spoke about the upcoming ride to Toad Rock and give some of the final details on the departure time and the route.

Rob (Road Captain) presented the Winglet to 2 of our members and Klaus use the occation to present 2 of our members with their CAV Patch. (well done gentlements). A 50/50 draw was done and after we all gathered around for a quick social.

Breakfast in the Trenches-Bike entries from 3CAV

2009-06-14T19:10:00.000-07:00

Congratulation to those who took parts in the "Breakfast in the Trenches - Show and Shine" bike show.

Fuzzy's custom bike won top award for the bikes.

Thanks Dave for all those pictures.

Ride for Dad 6 Jun 2009

2009-06-06T10:47:00.000-07:00

T and Al left Suffield on Friday with $1500 dollars in pledges that were raised by Ken Lockie, T and Al.

Due to the weather, the turnout was not what was expected but there were 5 CAV crests in the Parade, 2 from Ypres, 1 from Kosovo and 2 from Coriano Ridge. Although they had to postpone the Poker Run due to Ice and snow on the bridges in the foothills it was still a good day.

URSA Ride / Motorcycle Awareness Ride

2009-06-05T00:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all for the support in making the URSA ride a great success, nothing but compliments on the professionalism and effort by all.
As a Reminder the Ride for Dad is coming up on the 6th June 2009.

CPL Mike Starker Memorial Poker Run

2009-06-05T00:30:00.000-07:00

The Veterans of Canada MC hosted CPL Mike Starker Memorial Poker Run on Sunday 24th May 2009. This event was a Success and job well done by The Veterans of Canada MC.

Bruce Nickles (SSA of the YPres Unit) presented a plaque to VCMC and Cpl Starker's widow. This plaque was made by a member of the CAV.

3CAV YPres General Meeting

2009-02-22T20:50:00.000-08:00

Today we had our first General Meeting of the year. There was a really good turn out of members and new members. Hodge was presented with his V.President badge and Rob was presented with the Road Captain badge. Michele a new member (supporter) received her colour at the meeting.

Picasa Web album updated

2009-02-12T21:34:00.000-08:00

Today we had our Webmaster online meeting, everything went well beside my microphone and speakers were not working properly.
I've just finished uploading all of the 3rd CAV pictures to our new location.